The Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics

<p>In a major shift that would modify laws set half a decade ago, states and cities around the United States are moving to legalize psychedelics for use as a medical treatment.</p><p>The sudden change of heart has a lot to do with who is asking for the substances.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/andrew-jacobs?smid=pc-thedaily">Andrew Jacobs</a>, a health and science reporter for The New York Times.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/11/health/veterans-psychedelics-ptsd-depression.html"> combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization</a> efforts.</li><li>In January, Oregon became<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/health/psychedelic-drugs-mushrooms-oregon.html"> the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin</a> “magic” mushrooms.</li></ul><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. </p>